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The excess overburden,unusable clay and brick manufacturing products(brick)will be used to build the <br /> slopes. All salvaged topsoil,consisting of 3"root zone and 3"soil,will then be replaced on the seed bed <br /> consistent with the average found on the site;at this time a range of 2 to 6 inches. <br /> As mining progresses on the working face,the perimeter slopes on the clay seam and unconsolidated <br /> material will be graded at,or flatter than 3h to 1v as discussed in the Mining Plan. This will ensure that <br /> when mining ceases,only a minor amount of work will have to be done to finish reclamation in the <br /> disturbed area. The salvaged topsoil/growth medium will then be placed on the seedbed and seeded <br /> using the seed mix provided by the NRCS shown after the Reclamation Timetable. No trees or shrubs <br /> will be planted as we expect natural invasion of those species to occur and no trees or shrubs were <br /> included in the approved revegetation plan. <br /> Roads will be left across the mine to provide access for planting crews,and for the supervision and <br /> inspection of the completed reclamation. These roads will remain when mining ends to ensure the <br /> owner's access to the site. Final grading on the roads will be done before it is closed. <br /> All refuse will be hauled away or disposed of in a manner that will control unsightliness and protect the <br /> drainage system from pollution. There are no acid-forming or toxic materials involved with the <br /> operation. <br /> Final revegetation will be done by the end of the second fall after resoiling is completed. The seeded <br /> area will be monitored for success of revegetation until accepted by the Division for release. If <br /> revegetation failures occur prior to release,an analysis of the site will be made,and the area will be <br /> revegetated again as necessary. <br /> Formatted: Indent:Left: 0.5" <br /> Seed Mix Formatted Table <br /> Species Mix% Pounds-Pure Formatted: Centered <br /> Live seed/acre Formatted Table <br /> Blue Gramma 30% 1_8 <br /> Formatted: Centered <br /> Indian Rice Grass 30% 5.4 <br /> Formatted: Centered <br /> Western Wheatprass 20% 6.4 -- <br /> White Prairie clover 20% 2.4 Formatted: Centered <br /> totals 100% 16.0 Formatted: Centered <br /> Note_if drilled reduce oy Formatted:Centered <br /> Formatted: Font:9 pt <br /> Formatted:Indent:First line: 0.5" <br /> Reclamation Timetable <br /> We estimate that by adding the new area,the life of the mine will be extended between 50 to 70 years. <br /> All reclamation will be completed within 5 years after mining and stockpiled materials have been <br /> removed from the mine. See the mining timetable for more details. <br /> Summit Brick&Tile Company - Native/Pierre Mine 126/10 2020 <br />